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Untreated mycosis of the penis may lead to infertility as a result of decreased sperm viability and prostate gland enlargement, do not be ashamed of visiting a doctor. Penis mycosis requires treatment by a dermatologist-venereologist or urologist. What are the symptoms of penile mycosis? How is penis mycosis treated?
Mycosis of the penismay be asymptomatic for a long time, but when it finally shows itself, you will definitely feel it.Symptoms of penile mycosisare unpleasant and the consequences are serious, so do not delay visiting a doctor and starting treatment.Mycosis of the penisis usually candidiasis, also called yeast inflammation of the glans) and is most often caused by fungi of the genusCanadida(usuallyCandida albicans ). In about 20% of men, they live on the skin of the genitals without causing any symptoms. Their activity increases when the balance between them and other microorganisms is disturbed, e.g. when the immune system is weakened.
Mycosis of the penis: symptoms
- reddening of a member
- redness of the glans and foreskin mucosa
- itching and burning sensation
- white coating on the member
- unpleasant smell of secretions (pre-ejaculate and ejaculate)
- phimosis that makes intercourse difficult
- pain during ejaculation
- prostate inflammation
- frequent urination
Mycosis of the penis: causes
The list of factors contributing to the development of penile mycosis is quite long:
- negligence in personal hygiene
- tight underwear and pants
- frequent visits to the pool
- stress
- steroids
- antibiotics
- sex with an infected partner
- use of spermicides
- latex allergy
- decreased immunity of the organism
- latent diabetes
Mycosis of the penis: treatment
A doctor (dermatologist, urologist or simply a general practitioner) makes a diagnosis on the basis of an interview with the patient, and also examines the genitals to confirm the diagnosis. When in doubt, he can take a swab from the glans and from under the foreskin and send it to a laboratory for culture or perform a microscopic preparation,by putting a slide on the infected surface.
Treatment of penile mycosis can sometimes take quite a long time, but you should not give up, because the consequences (infertility or prostate enlargement) can be very serious.
Treatment of penile mycosis is effective in 80-90% of cases and consists of topical application of antifungal ointments once a day for 3-7 days. The most commonly used creams are fluconazole, clotrimazole, econazole, ketoconazole, and miconazole. If the topical treatment does not bring the desired results, the doctor decides to start the oral treatment. Your partner should also be treated, even if she has no symptoms of mycosis. Until healed, you should give up sex. Penis mycosis, like any other mycosis, unfortunately likes to come back.
This will be useful to you3 hygiene rules for penile mycosis
The following rules accelerate the treatment of mycosis of the penis and prevent its recurrence, and can protect he althy men from infection. This is important, because in uncircumcised men, neglecting the hygiene of the foreskin may lead to the accumulation of cheesy masses under it, which are a great substrate for the development of all microorganisms.
- rinse the site of infection gently with warm water and a mild detergent (in the shower, not in the bath, to avoid spreading the infection)
- Use disposable paper towels to dry the penis during an infection
- wear loose, cotton underwear, in the privacy of your home, if possible, become a nudist to ensure free access of dry air to your genitals
Invasive candidiasisInvasive candidiasis, i.e. fungal infection of the blood that leads to infection of various internal organs, may develop from mycosis of the penis in patients from high-risk groups, that is:
- HIV positive
- people with diabetes
- treated with chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- dialyzed
- after transplant
- with a venous catheter (a so-called cannula)
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